The 2013 State of the Industry will provide you with insights into
re-inventing for relevancy. Hear professionals from the facets of our
industry including, hotel, audio visual, convention bureau, meeting
planning and convention centers,as they share what they are doing to be
relevant and re-invented for 2014!

We look forward to hearing from these industry experts:

OUR MODERATOR:Wanda Johnson, CMP, CAE - Senior Director, Meetings & Education, Endocrine SocietyWanda has been with the Society for over 16 years and
is responsible for the Society’s 40+ meetings & education
programs, including an annual meeting of over 8,000 participants.

OUR PANEL:Christopher Wehking, CMP - PCMA President-Elect Director of Meetings & Exhibits, American Society of AnesthesiologistsChris began his industry career with Hilton Hotel
Corporation in Chicago. Next, he managed the global trade show and event
operations for the American Hardware Manufacturers Association, and
then managed scientific meetings and expositions for the American
Society of Plastic Surgeons. Now, he manages scientific programs and
exhibitions for the 50,000-physician-member American Society of
Anesthesiologists.

Greg Edwards - Immediate Past Chair of DMAI, and
President & CEO of the Greater Des Moines CVB. As a travel industry
executive, Greg has led CVBs in Illinois, Kansas and Iowa as well as
spending 7 years with Marriott Hotels in Overland Park and Des Moines.

Brendan “JB” Moreland - Director of Production, Vista ProductionsConsidered one of the premier audio engineers/consultants
in the country, sought-after for his audio designs, JB focuses on the
emerging video technologies such as pixel mapping, projection mapping,
HD camera image magnification, blending projection, and development of
content in nonstandard formats.

Brett C. Mitchel - General Manager Overland Park Convention CenterPrior to his current position, Brett was the Vice
President of Convention Center Operations, Global Spectrum, and was
responsible for overseeing the company's convention center operations
throughout the US.

SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT

Heartland PCMA is happy to announce a
special guest this year! Singer /songwriter Jimmy Wayne will perform as
part of our Service N’ Sync program. Jimmy’s performance will help raise
awareness for Kansas City area youth, who are ‘aging out’ of the foster
system. You won’t want to miss this special appearance! More info